Cork City vs Shamrock Rovers: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 26 May

Cork City

L L W L D

9th place in Ireland Premier Division

1 - 0

26/05/2023 14:45

Shamrock Rovers

D W W W D

1st place in Ireland Premier Division

Ireland Premier Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Cork City vs Shamrock Rovers on 26 May 2023 (kick-off: 14:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Cork City vs Shamrock Rovers preview before placing your bet.

Cork City are currently 9th with 31 points after 36 matches.
Shamrock Rovers sit 1st with 72 points from 36 matches.
Head-to-head history favors Shamrock Rovers, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Cork City have no wins, while 2 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

STANDINGS UP TO 26/05/2023

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Shamrock Rovers	72	36	20	12	4	67	27	40
02 Derry City	65	36	18	11	7	57	24	33
03 St. Patricks Athletic	62	36	19	5	12	59	42	17
04 Shelbourne	60	36	15	15	6	44	27	17
05 Dundalk	58	36	17	7	12	59	44	15
06 Bohemians	58	36	16	10	10	53	40	13
07 Drogheda United	41	36	10	11	15	40	54	-14
08 Sligo Rovers	37	36	10	7	19	36	51	-15
09 Cork City	31	36	8	7	21	35	64	-29
10 UC Dublin	11	36	2	5	29	19	96	-77

Head To Head

06/03/2023 16:00

Shamrock Rovers

4 - 4

Cork City

IRE PR

12/09/2020 09:00

Cork City

0 - 3

Shamrock Rovers

IRE PR

31/08/2020 12:45

Shamrock Rovers

2 - 1

Cork City

IRFAIC

21/02/2020 16:00

Shamrock Rovers

6 - 0

Cork City

IRE PR

25/10/2019 14:45

Shamrock Rovers

3 - 0

Cork City

IRE PR

28/07/2019 11:00

Cork City

1 - 1

Shamrock Rovers

IRE PR

Cork City

Draw

33%

Shamrock Rovers

67%

Cork City Last 6 matches

19/05/2023 14:45

Cork City 1 - 0 Sligo Rovers IRE PR

12/05/2023 14:45

Dundalk 2 - 1 Cork City IRE PR

05/05/2023 14:45

Cork City 2 - 3 St. Patricks Athletic IRE PR

01/05/2023 11:59

Bohemians 5 - 0 Cork City IRE PR

28/04/2023 14:45

Shelbourne 2 - 1 Cork City IRE PR

21/04/2023 14:45

Cork City 1 - 3 Derry City IRE PR

Win

17%

Draw

Lost

83%

Last 6 matches Shamrock Rovers

19/05/2023 15:00

Shamrock Rovers 1 - 2 Drogheda United IRE PR

15/05/2023 15:00

Shamrock Rovers 3 - 2 St. Patricks Athletic IRE PR

12/05/2023 14:45

UC Dublin 0 - 3 Shamrock Rovers IRE PR

05/05/2023 14:45

Shamrock Rovers 2 - 0 Bohemians IRE PR

01/05/2023 14:15

Derry City 0 - 2 Shamrock Rovers IRE PR

28/04/2023 15:00

Shamrock Rovers 2 - 1 Sligo Rovers IRE PR

Win

83%

Draw

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Ireland Premier Divisi...

Played games

Cork City

Shamrock Rovers

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.11

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.11

Scored

Avg. per game

2.39

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.00

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 18 home matches

YesNo

13 (72%)5 (28%)

In last 18 home matches

NoYes

18 (100%)0 (0%)

Cork City

Recent matches

Shamrock Rovers

Under /Over

(67%)12 6(33%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(83%)15 3(17%)

Under /Over

(22%)4 14(78%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(50%)9 9(50%)

Under /Over

(39%)7 11(61%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(56%)10 8(44%)

/Yes

(44%)8 10(56%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(50%)9 9(50%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Cork City

Shamrock Rovers

Shots

Cork City

Total shots

10.00 avg / game

Blocked

19 total

Avg. 2.71

Shamrock Rovers

Total shots

17.50 avg / game

Blocked

22 total

Avg. 3.14

Cork City Pass Shamrock Rovers

Total passes

3027

Avg. 336 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

46%

Total passes

4727

Avg. 525 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

60%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Cork City

Played games

Shamrock Rovers

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.33

Clean sheets

0.50

4.22

Corners

135

7.50

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

1.56

Offsides

2.22

2.11

GK saves

1.33

Cork City

DISCIPLINARY

Shamrock Rovers

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.89

2.00

0.11

0.11

11.39

205

Fouls

152

8.44

7.00

126

Tackles

121

6.72

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How We Build the Cork City vs Shamrock Rovers Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Cork City vs Shamrock Rovers on 26 May 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Ireland Premier Division fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Cork City vs Shamrock Rovers Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Cork City's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Shamrock Rovers's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Ireland Premier Division Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Ireland Premier Division standings and the Ireland Premier Division form table to understand exactly where Cork City and Shamrock Rovers sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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